2019 MARS Consumer Health Study DirectoryInside, find details about the MARS 2019 study content. Data collected in the study can be used to identify target audiences, behaviors, attitudes, media usage, and demographics.
Updates to study content in 2019 are noted in jade text.
INTELLIGENCE FOR A CONNECTED WORLD
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Table of Contents
Conditions .............................................................. 3Condition-Related Details ........................................ 6Treatments ............................................................. 7Women’s Health ...................................................... 8Health Insurance ..................................................... 8Information Sources ................................................ 9Magazines .............................................................10Newspapers ............................................................11Device Ownership....................................................11Radio ......................................................................11Television ................................................................11Internet & Mobile .................................................... 14Online Activities ..................................................... 15Medical Professionals & Services ............................. 16Medical Tests & Vaccinations ................................... 17
Purchasing Medication ........................................... 17Healthcare Advertising ........................................... 18Overall Health & Wellness ....................................... 19Diet & Excercise ...................................................... 19Other Family Members .......................................... 20Attitudes & Opinions ............................................... 21Sports & Leisure Activities .......................................23Demographics .......................................................23
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Conditions Key
Condition Specific Prescription Drugs
Condition Specific Non-Prescription Drugs
At Risk For
Satisfied with Rx Treatment
Professionally Diagnosed
Pain-Related Condition
When First Diagnosed Severity: Mild/Moderate/Severe
Updates to study content in 2019 are noted in jade text
- Insect Allergy- Pet Allergy- Ragweed Allergy- Tree Pollen Allergy
Anaphylaxis/Severe Allergy
Age Related Memory Loss
Anemia
Anxiety
Arthritis - Ankylosing Spondylitis- Osteoarthritis- Psoriatic Arthritis- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Asthma
Athlete’s Foot
Bipolar Disorder
Blood clots in the legs (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Bronchitis
Cancer - Breast- Colon/Colorectal- Head and Neck
(including mouth, nose and throat)- Leukemia
Last 12 Months/EverAcid Reflux/GERD
ADD/ADHD
Adult Acne
Allergies/Allergic Reaction - Food Allergy- Grass Allergy
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Cancer continued - Liver - Lung - Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma - Ovarian - Pancreatic - Prostate - Skin - Stomach - Urinary/Bladder/Kidney - Uterine/Cervical
Cardiovascular/Heart Disease - Acute Coronary Syndrome/Heart Attack - Angina - Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) - Coronary Artery Disease - Other cardiovascular or heart disease
Cold
Constipation/Irregularity
COPD (including Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema)
Cough
Depression
Diabetes - Type 1 - Type 2
Diabetic Nerve Pain/Neuropathy
Eczema
Enlarged Prostate/Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Erectile Difficulty
Eye problems/Eye disease - Cataracts - Dry Eye - Glaucoma - Macular Degeneration
Fibromyalgia
Flu
Gas
Gout
Headache (non-migraine)
Heartburn/Indigestion
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Herpes
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High Cholesterol
HIV
Hyperhidrosis/Excessive Sweating
Hypertension/High Blood Pressure
Hypothyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Crohn’s Disease - Ulcerative Colitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Kidney Disease
Low Testosterone
Lupus (SLE)
Migraine Headache
Multiple Sclerosis
Nail Fungus
Obesity
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Pain - Back - Head (other than headaches) - Joint - Muscle - Neck - Nerve - Other
Pneumonia
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psoriasis
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Rosacea
Seizures/Epilepsy
Shingles
Sinus Headache/Sinus Congestion
Sleep-related Issues
- Sleep Apnea - Insomnia - Other Sleeping Difficulty
Stroke
Tired/Run Down Feeling
Urinary Tract Infection
Yeast Infection
Women’s Health - Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) - Endometriosis - Infertility - Menopause - Menstrual Cramps/PMS - Uterine Fibroids - Vaginal atrophy or dryness
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Blood Clots in the Legs (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Have ever experienced a pulmonary embolism (PE)
Cancer Stage at the time of diagnosis Current stage of treatment Spread to other Locations
Constipation Caused by Prescription Medication Is it Chronic (<3 bowel movements/week)
Diabetes Important features of glucose meter/monitoring system - Alternate site testing - Automatic coding of test strips - Bluetooth capability - Communicates wirelessly with insulin pump - Compact size/portability - Connects directly to my smartphone - Continuous 24/7 monitoring
Condition-Related Details
- No finger pricks - Provides insights such as patterns, averages, or
estimated HbA1C levels - Results are uploaded automatically to share with
doctor/other - Single device monitors blood glucose AND blood
pressure or blood ketone levels - Syncs with fitness, diet or medication trackers/apps
Frequency of Daily Blood Glucose Meter Use
Hemoglobin A1C Level
Maintaining the Recommended A1C Level
Related Conditions/Complications - Diabetic Nerve Pain/ Neuropathy - Cardiovascular/ Heart Conditions - DKA and Ketones - Eye Conditions - Foot Conditions
Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) or Vaginal atrophy/dryness Used an over-the-counter personal lubricant or vaginal moisturizer in last 12 months
- Gastroparesis- Hearing Impairment- Hypertension/ High Blood Pressure- Kidney Disease- Skin Conditions- Stroke
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Non-Prescription DrugsPrescription Drugs - brand namePrescription Drugs - genericDiet or ExerciseHerbal or Home RemedyVitamins/SupplementsAllergy Shots
Birth Control
Blood Product Donation/Transfusion
Chemotherapy
Dialysis
Treatments in bold make up the general treatment list for all conditions, while those that are not bold are specialty treatments associated with specific conditions.
Treatments
ImmunoOncology/ImmunotherapyInjectionsInsulinMedical MarijuanaOxygen TherapyPhototherapyPhysical TherapyPsychological Therapy/CounselingRadiationSurgery
Transplants
Add-on Treatment: Would consider taking add-on Rx Types of Vitamins/Mineral Supplements used - Calcium - Fiber - Folic acid (vitamin B9) - Glucosamine - Herbals/Botanicals (e.g., turmeric, green tea) - Iron - Magnesium - Multi-vitamin - Niacin (vitamin B3) - Omega-3/Fish oil - Potassium - Probiotics - Protein (e.g., powders, drinks, bars) - Selenium - Vitamin A - Vitamin B-complex - Vitamin C - Vitamin D - Vitamin E - Zinc
Brands of Vitamins/Mineral Supplements used
Reasons for using Vitamins/Mineral Supplements - Additional nutrients - Bone health - Digestive health - Healthy aging - Heart health - Immune health - Increased energy - Joint health - Overall health/wellness benefits - Weight management
HIV Has the disease progressed to AIDS
Migraine Headache Episodic (occasional) or Chronic (15+ days/month)
Pain Interference with Ability to Sleep Related Conditions - Arthritis - Cancer - Crohn’s disease - Ulcerative colitis - Blood clots in legs (DVT) or
Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - Diabetic Nerve Pain/Neuropathy - Fibromyalgia - Gout - Lupus (SLE) - Migraine Headache - Multiple Sclerosis - Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) - Shingles
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Type of Health Insurance CoverageEmployer or union provided
Government issued for low income people (Medicaid)
Government issued for retiree (Medicare)
Health insurance marketplace/exchange (Affordable Care Act)
Military or other Government employee
Private (self-pay) insurance
No insurance
Methods of birth control used in last 12 months - Abstinence - Barrier methods (e.g., condoms, diaphragm) - Fertility awareness (e.g., temperature method) - Long-term methods (e.g., implant, IUD, patch) - Oral contraceptives/birth control pills - Permanent procedures (e.g., tubal ligation) - Withdrawal method
Birth control brands/products used in last 12 months
Most important factor when choosing a birth control - How effective it is (risk of pregnancy) - How long it lasts or how easily it can be reversed - Cost - Convenience (e.g., easy to use) - Side effects - Health benefits (e.g., reduced risk of STD’s) - Religious or cultural beliefs - It’s my partner’s preferred method
Women’s Health Health Insurance
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Information Sources
Point of CareAlternative/holistic medical practitioners
Doctor
Nurse/Physician Assistant
Pharmacists
General magazines in a doctor’s office/waiting room
Health-related magazines in a doctor’s office/waiting room
Health-related television programming in a doctor’s office/waiting room Brochures, posters, other health education materials in a doctor’s office/waiting room
Tablet computer in the exam room
Point of PurchaseAds/brochures/magazines in pharmacies
In-store radio, TV or video
Medication packaging/labels
OtherCondition or health-related events (such as seminars, classes, expos, etc.) Direct mail
Friends or family
Posters/wallboards at gyms or health clubs
Printed newsletters
All information sources are ranked on a four point value scale: very much, somewhat, not very much, not at all.
PublicationsHealth-related publicationsMagazine adsMagazine articlesMagazine websitesMagazines in the Sunday newspaperNewspaper adsNewspaper articles Newspaper websites
Online Association/non-profit websitesDiet or Fitness websitesDrug company/brand websitesDrug review/ratings websitesEmail newslettersGeneral news websitesGovernment websitesHealth information websitesInsurance provider websitesOnline advertisementsOnline communities or support groupsOnline videos (e.g., YouTube)Search engine resultsSocial networking sitesWebsites dedicated to a particular health condition
TelevisionTelevision programsTelevision advertisements
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Harper’s BazaarHealth HGTV MagazineHouse BeautifulIn TouchInStyleMarie ClaireMartha Stewart LivingMen’s HealthMidwest LivingMoneyNational GeographicThe New YorkerO, The Oprah Magazine OK! ParentsPeoplePeople en Español Popular MechanicsPreventionPsychology TodayRachael Ray Every DayReader’s DigestReal SimpleRolling StoneThe Saturday Evening PostScientific AmericanShapeSmithsonian Southern LivingSports IllustratedStarSunsetTaste of HomeThis Old HouseTimeTraditional HomeTravel + Leisure
TV Guide MagazineUs WeeklyVanity FairVogueWiredWoman’s DayWoman’s WorldWomen’s Health
Other PublicationsArthritis Health MonitorDiabetes Health MonitorDiabetes Self-Management Diabetic LivingDigestion & Diet Health MonitorHeart Care Health MonitorLiving with Cancer Health MonitorHeartbeatBrain & Life (formerly Neurology Now)WebMD MagazineWebMD Diabetes at Walgreens
Magazine metrics include print audiences, digital audiences, combination print and digital audiences, frequency of website use, average monthly reach for print, digital and website, and total brand average monthly reach.
MagazinesAARP The MagazineAllrecipes MagazineAllureThe American Legion MagazineArchitectural DigestArthritis TodayBetter Homes and GardensBloomberg BusinessweekBon AppétitCar and DriverCondé Nast TravelerCooking LightCooking with Paula DeenCosmopolitanCountry LivingDiabetes ForecastEatingWellEbonyThe EconomistElle Entertainment WeeklyEsquireESPN The MagazineEssenceFamily CircleThe Family HandymanField & StreamFirst for WomenFood & WineFood Network MagazineForbesFortuneGolf DigestGolf MagazineGood HousekeepingGQGuideposts
Magazines
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How often read/look at newspaperNumber of newspapers read/looked at in last 7 days
Devices used to watch TV - Desktop or laptop PC - Gaming Console - Smartphone - Streaming device - Tablet - Television - Smart TV/Internet-enabled TVTypes of TV watched and Proportion of time spent watching each type in a typical week (0%-100%) - Live broadcast: antenna/over the air - Live broadcast: cable/satellite/other service - Recorded TV/DVR - Streaming services/Video on Demand
Newspapers
Television
Time spent listening to radioListening via AM/FM/Satellite/Internet/Apps
Radio
- Desktop/Laptop PC - Gaming Console - Cell Phone - Smartphone - Streaming device - Tablet - Television - Smart TV/Internet-enabled TV - Voice-enabled virtual assistants/Smart speakers - Wearable fitness tracker: smartwatch, activity band or clip-on
Device Ownership
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Weekday/Weekend Viewing by Daypart(adjusted based on time zone)
- 6AM to 9AM
- 9AM to 6PM
- 6PM to 8PM
- 8PM to 11PM
- 11PM to 1:30AM
- 1:30AM to 6PM Streaming services/apps used in the last month - Amazon Prime Video - CBS All Access - Direct TV Now - HBO Now - Hulu - Netflix - Showtime - Sling TV - Sony Crackle - Sports streaming channels or major league apps - YouTube TV (includes access to live and cable TV content)Tendency to watch programming with commercials vs. commercial-freeHow often skip commercials when watching pre-recorded programmingMedia multi-tasking - Commented on social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) about the program - Looked for more information about the program - Looked for a product that was advertised on the program - Purchased a product that was advertised on the program - Texted friends or family about the program
Television Genres - Animation/Cartoons - Daytime - Animation - Evening - Award Ceremony - Comedy/Variety - Comedy - Situation - Cooking - Court Shows - Dramas/Soaps - Daytime - Drama - Faith-based/Religious - Financial News - Game Shows - Daytime - Game Shows - Evening - Health - Home/Garden Improvements - Home Shopping - Movies - Music - News - Celebrity Gossip/Entertainment - News - Evening newscasts between 4pm-7pm - News - Other Local/National/World - News Magazine - Reality - Competition - Reality - Other - Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Self Improvement or Makeover - Spanish Language - Sports Event - Sports: Non Live Event - Talk/Conversation - Daytime - Talk/Variety - Late Night - Travel - True Crime
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Television Networks- A&E- ABC- Adult Swim- AHC (American Heroes Channel)- AMC- Animal Planet- BBC America- BET- Bravo- Cartoon Network- CBS- CMT- CNBC- CNN- Comedy Central- Cooking Channel- The CW- Discovery Channel- Discovery Life Channel- E!- ESPN/ESPN2- Food Network- FOX- FOX News Channel- FOX Sports- Freeform- FX- GSN- Hallmark Channel- Hallmark Movies & Mysteries- HGTV- History- HLN- ID (Investigation Discovery)- INSP- ION Television- Lifetime- Lifetime Movies- MeTV- MSNBC- MTV
- National Geographic- NBC- NBCSN- Nick @ Nite- NFL Network- OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)- Oxygen- Paramount Network (formerly Spike)- PBS- Science- Syfy- TBS- Telemundo- The Weather Channel- TLC- TNT- Travel Channel- truTV- TV Land- Univision- USA Network- VH1- WE tv- WGN America
Television Weekday ProgramsMORNING NEWS
- ABC Good Morning America(Stephanopoulos/Roberts/Strahan)
- CBS This Morning(Dickerson/King/O’Donnel)
- Today(Kotb/Guthrie/Roker)
DAYTIME- The Bold and the Beautiful- Days of Our Lives- General Hospital- Let’s Make a Deal- Live with Kelly and Ryan- The Price is Right- The Talk- The View- The Young and the Restless
EVENING NEWS- ABC World News Tonight (Muir)- CBS Evening News (Glor)- NBC Nightly News (Holt)
For both television genres and television networks, respondents are asked to identify what they have watched in the last seven days.
Television Weekly Programs - 20/20- 48 Hours- 60 Minutes- America’s Got Talent- American Idol- The Bachelor- Big Bang Theory- Big Brother- Blue Bloods- Bull- CBS Sunday Morning- Criminal Minds- Dancing with the Stars- Dateline NBC (Friday)- Elementary- Grey’s Anatomy- Hawaii Five-0- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit- Life In Pieces- MacGyver- Madam Secretary- Meet the Press- NCIS- NCIS: Los Angeles- NCIS: New Orleans- Shark Tank- Survivor- S.W.A.T.- This is Us- The Voice
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WebsitesAmazonCDCDrugs.comEveryday HealthFacebookGoogleHealthcare.govHealth CentralHealthgrades HealthlineInstagramJohns Hopkins MedicineLinkedlnLivestrong.comMayo ClinicMedicineNet.comMedscapeNIH.govPinterest RedditSelfTumblrTwitterVerywell(formerly About.com/Health)WebMDWikipediaYahoo!YouTube
Mobile App TypesHealth conditionsBlood sugar or diabetes Health testing/tracking tools (e.g., blood pressure) Specific ailment education or support Symptom checker Diet & ExerciseCalorie counter/Diet tracker Exercise/Fitness Healthy recipes/NutritionMedical Professionals & InsuranceDoctor locator Medical records access
Dayparts and time spent onlineTime spent online using a mobile device(smartphone or tablet)Time spent on social mediaFrequency of Internet use for health & wellness
- More often than once a day- Once a day- 4-6 times a week- 2-3 times a week- Once a week- 2-3 times a month- Once a month or less- Never
Internet & Mobile
For TV weekly and weekday programs, respondents are asked to identify what they have watched in the last 6 months. A follow-up asks if they have seen the most recent new episode or broadcast. Sports programs are selected if watched regularly during the last season.
Websites are measured by use in the last six months and by frequency of visits to each site.
Television Sports Programs- Auto racing - Formula 1- Auto racing - NASCAR- College Baseball- College Basketball- College Football- Extreme Sports (e.g., BMX)- Figure Skating- Golf- Horse Racing- MLB Baseball- NBA Basketball- NFL Football- NHL Hockey- Professional Boxing- Soccer- Tennis- Track & Field
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GeneralCaught up on local newsCaught up on national news/politicsCaught up on sports news Caught up on celebrity news/gossip Caught up or post on a social networkChecked the weatherListened to or viewed podcastsWatched video clips (e.g., YouTube)
Condition or Treatment-RelatedLooked for alternative (non-medical) treatmentsor home remediesLooked for information about a particularhealth condition Researched or read reviews of medications or types of treatmentsResearched symptoms I/someone else was experiencingLooked for other opinions/options after a doctor’s diagnosis or treatment advice
Doctors and Health ServicesLooked for a doctorLooked for information about pharmacies, hospitals, treatment centers, urgent care or surgery centersRead reviews of doctors or other healthcare professionals Scheduled an appointment with a healthcare professionalUsed a patient portal to access electronic medical records (e.g., MyChart)
Online Activities
Internet, Social Media and Lifestyle Looked for healthy recipes or other healthy lifestyle informationRead about others’ experiences with conditions, medications or treatments Tracked my diet/exerciseWatched online videos to learn more about symp-toms, conditions or treatments
Respondents are asked to identify what devices (desktop/laptop PC, tablet, smartphone) they use for all online activities.
Insurance provider Pharmacy/ER/Fast clinic locator MedicationDrug or general health reference tool Pill reminder/Medication tracker General health/wellnessSleep tracker Stress/Relaxation
ShoppingCompared prices of medications or other health products or servicesPurchased medications or other health products or servicesRefilled a prescription online
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Healthcare Facilities/ServicesDoctor’s office (private or group practice) Emergency RoomHospitalInfusion CenterRetail Health or In-store ClinicSurgery CenterUrgent or Immediate Care CenterOutpatient or Specialized Care ClinicTelemedicine/Virtual or Online Doctor Visit (using a smartphone, tablet or computer)
Would consider using telemedicine or a virtual/online doctor visit if it was an available option
Actions Taken After Seeing ProfessionalsReceived a prescription for a new drugFilled a prescriptionLooked up cost of medication or insurance coverage before filling a prescriptionLooked into alternative treatments after receiving prescriptionMade an effort to eat healthier or exercise moreSwitched to a different prescriptionTook medication as prescribedConducted an online search about a conditionConducted an online search about a drug or treatment optionsVisited a pharmaceutical company or drug brand websiteVisited a social media site related to condition or prescribed treatmentWent to see a specialistWent for x-rays, medical tests, or vaccines
Both healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities/services are measured by frequency of visits over the last 12 months (1 time, 2–3 times, 4–6 times, 7 or more times)
Relationship with Primary Care Physician - Excellent - Very good - Good - Fair - Poor
Healthcare ProfessionalsAcupuncture/Acupressure PractitionerAllergistCardiologistChiropractorDentist/Oral HygienistDermatologistDiabetes Educator/SpecialistEar, Nose & Throat SpecialistEndocrinologistGastroenterologistGynecologistNeurologistNurse Practitioner/Physician AssistantNutritionistOncologistOphthalmologistOptometristOrthopedistPain SpecialistPhysical Therapist/Sports MedicinePodiatristPrimary Care DoctorPsychiatristPsychologist/TherapistPulmonologistRheumatologistSurgeonUrologist
Medical Professionals & Services
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Number of prescription medications filled for self - None - 1 to 2 - 3 to 5 - 6 to 9 - 10 or more
How Purchased Rx DrugsA prescription assistance program from a drug brandA prescription drug plan separate from my health insuranceA prescription savings plan or card that I use at in-network or major pharmaciesBrand-specific coupons, rebates or loyalty cardsI pay for all prescriptions myself because I have no prescription coverage I usually pay for prescriptions myself because my plan has a high deductibleMedicare Prescription Drug PlanPrescriptions are included in my health insurance plan
Where Purchased MedicationClub Store (e.g., Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s)Club Store’s website Drug Store Chain (e.g., Rite Aid, Walgreens, CVS)Drug Store Chain’s website Local Non-chain Drug Store Mass Merchandiser (e.g., Walmart, Target)Mass Merchandiser’s website Grocery StoreHealth/Natural Food StoreAmazon.comOnline pharmacyMail order pharmacy provided by your insuranceOnline (Net)
Purchasing Medication
Importance of regular medical check-upsMost recent annual physical - 6 months ago or less - 6 months to 1 year - 1 year to 2 years - 2 years to 3 years - 3 years to 5 years - More than 5 years ago - Never Been
Medical tests - Allergy (skin or blood test) - Blood glucose - Blood pressure - Bone density - Cholesterol - Colonoscopy - Diabetic Retinopathy - Eye exam - Glaucoma - HIV - Kidney function - Mammogram - Pap smear - Pregnancy - Prostate Exam - Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) - STD
Vaccines - Flu - Hepatitis - HPV - Meningitis - Pneumonia - Shingles - Whooping cough
Both medical tests and vaccines are measured over a 12 month period.
Medication purchasing is measured over a 12 month period.
Medical Tests & Vaccinations
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Where Seen/HeardDirect mailIn a doctor’s officeIn a magazineIn a newspaperIn a magazine in the Sunday newspaper (e.g., Parade, USA Weekly)In a pharmacyOn televisionOn the InternetOn a mobile device (smartphone or tablet)On social mediaOn the radioOutdoors
Actions Taken as a ResultAsked your doctor for a product sample of a prescription drugAsked your doctor to prescribe a specific drug
Healthcare Advertising
Called a toll free number to get additional informationConducted an online searchConsulted a pharmacistDiscussed an ad with a friend or relativeDiscussed an ad with your doctorDownloaded an appMade an appointment to see a doctorPurchased a non-prescription productReferred to a book, journal or magazine for additional informationRefilled a prescription Signed up for a mail/email list to receive more informationSwitched to a different brandTook medicationUsed a couponVisited a pharmaceutical company’s websiteVisited some other websiteWatched a video online
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Health StatusCurrent health status - Excellent/Very good/Good/Fair/PoorHealth compared to a year ago - Much better/Somewhat better/About the same/
Somewhat worse/Much worse
Stress LevelCurrent stress level - Very stressed/Somewhat stressed/Not very
stressed/Not at all stressedStress level compared to a year ago - Much higher/Somewhat higher/About the same/
Somewhat lower/Much lower
Outlook & Control Over Health Outlook regarding future health - Very optimistic/Somewhat optimistic/Neutral/
Somewhat pessimistic/Very pessimisticPersonal control over health - Complete control/Mostly in control/Some control/
Little or no control
Motivation for improving healthHow much do each of these motivate you to maintain or improve your health (scale question) - To live a long life - To look good
Tobacco use and cessation methodsTobacco use on a regular basisPacks smoked in the last 7 daysHave you ever tried to quit smoking
Frequency of exerciseBarriers to a regular exercise programBody mass indexEvaluation of the diet at home in terms of health and wellnessOverall level of concern regarding the healthiness of the dietReasons for managing diet/nutritionTypes of foods eaten on diet/nutrition plan - Fat free - Gluten free - Grain free - High fiber/whole grain - High protein - Lactose free - Low calorie - Low carbohydrate - Low cholesterol - Low fat - Low sodium - Natural or organic - Nutritional drinks/shakes (e.g., Boost, Glucerna) - Probiotic - Raw food - Sugar free - Vegetarian - VeganWeight loss goalWeight loss programs used
Overall Health & Wellness Diet & Exercise
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Caregiver Support ActivitiesAdminister or monitor medicationsArrange for outside servicesAssist with daily household choresAssist with personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, eating)Buy medication or refill prescriptionsDiscuss conditions or treatments with their doctorEncourage doctor visitsMake doctor appointmentsMake sure vaccines are receivedManage finances or provide financial supportMonitor state of conditionProvide transportation to doctor/medical treatmentResearch health information
Caregiver in same householdCaregiver level of involvement in medical decisions - Very involved - Somewhat involved - Not very involved - Not at all involved
Children’s Healthcare ProfessionalsAllergistDentistEar, Nose & Throat SpecialistNurse Practitioner/Physician’s AssistantPediatricianPrimary Care DoctorPsychiatrist
Caregivers identify the conditions and ages of family members for whom they provide support.
For children’s conditions, specific treatment brands are identified for ADD/ADHD, allergies, asthma, cold/cough and vitamins.
Health ConditionsAcute Coronary Syndrome/Heart AttackADD/ADHDAllergiesAge Related Memory LossAlzheimer’s/DementiaAnaphylaxis/Severe AllergyArthritis, OsteoarthritisArthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)AsthmaAutismBipolar DisorderCancerCOPD (Including Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema)Chronic Pain DepressionDiabetesEczemaEnlarged Prostate/Benign Prostate HyperplasiaEye problems/Eye disease (Including Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Other Eye/Vision Problems)Heart DiseaseHepatitis CHigh Cholesterol/High TriglyceridesHypertension/High Blood PressureMultiple SclerosisNutritional DeficiencyObesityParkinson’s DiseasePsoriasisSeizures/EpilepsySchizophreniaShinglesStroke
Other Family Members
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DrugsI am hesitant to take prescription drugs with side effects that concern me
I am willing to pay extra for prescription drugs not covered by health insurance
I prefer to try OTC remedies before seeking prescriptions
I sometimes stop taking a prescribed medication without consulting a doctor
I will try another drug brand if I get a coupon for it
I dislike needles too much to consider a drug treatment that uses injections
It is very important that my health insurance covers all my prescription medication
It’s worth paying more for branded prescription medications rather than getting generic products
Non-prescription medicines are safer than prescription medicines
Non-prescription store brand drugs work as well as national advertised brands
Prescription drugs are more effective than non-prescription remedies
Online HealthI am comfortable registering on a website which consistently offers useful information about my particular health condition
I am more comfortable talking about health and wellness concerns online than I am face-to-face
I am more likely to visit a health website that was recommended by my doctor or that I saw in my doctor’s office
I am very cautious about which websites I access for health and wellness information
I feel health and wellness advertising on the Internet is trustworthy
I feel the Internet is a good way to confirm a diagnosis
I refer my friends to certain websites I find helpful
I typically conduct research online prior to a doctor’s appointment
I trust the medical information other people share on social media
Researching online gives me confidence to speak knowledgeably about a medical condition
The Internet is the first source I turn to when researching health and wellness
VaccinesI am willing to ask my doctor for a vaccine that I have seen or heard advertised
I trust my doctor to recommend the vaccines that are essential to my continued health
I am first among my peers to investigate vaccines that are recommended but not required
I am concerned about the possible side effects related to my vaccinations
Anti-AgingI would consider cosmetic surgery for myself, now or in the future
I spend a lot of money on beauty and skincare products
Everyone should just age naturally
Children’s HealthAs a preventative measure it is important my children take vitamins every day
I actively participate in decisions regarding the types of vaccines my children receive
I always take my child to the doctor when he/she is sick
I trust my doctor to be cautious about over-prescribing medications for my children
I will only buy the brands of medicine recommended by my child’s doctor
When a prescription drug becomes available as an over-the-counter medication, I will switch my children to the over-the-counter version
The benefits of having my children immunized outweigh the risks
Diet & ExerciseDiet plans usually work for me
Exercise is important to my diet and nutrition plan
I can’t seem to adhere to a diet plan and often “cheat” when I’m on one
I diet to look good more than I diet to feel good
Weight loss surgery is an option for me
Attitudes & Opinions
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Healthcare AdvertisingFriends come to me for advice about healthcare and medications
I always read the small print in magazine/newspaper pharmaceutical ads
I trust pharmaceutical companies that advertise the medications I take
I trust the opinions of my family and friends about health-related issues
Pharmaceutical advertisements make me more knowledgeable about medicines
The pharmaceutical healthcare information at my doctor’s office is credible and useful
Personal HealthI am concerned that my unhealthy habits will soon catch up with me
I do everything I can to promote and maintain my personal health and wellness
I always try to eat healthy foods and maintain a balanced diet
I am better informed about my health than most people
I believe that vitamins and nutritional supplements make a difference in long-term health
I participate in preventative healthcare
I prefer alternative/holistic approaches to standard medical practices
I research healthcare information so that I am better informed about different healthcare treatment options
My condition makes it difficult to do/complete day-to-day tasks
Mobile Health & WearablesI believe there are mobile apps available that would improve my current health
I would be willing to use a mobile app offered by my insurance health plan
I would be willing to use a mobile app recommended to me by my doctor
I prefer using apps instead of websites when I want health-related information or tools
I believe a wearable fitness tracker that connects to my mobile device or the internet would make it easier to track my diet and exercise
Using an app to share my personal health/fitness data with my doctor or others would motivate me
I am concerned about my personal health and fitness data being securely stored online
Web-connected devices are too complicated to use
Doctors/TreatmentsI am willing to ask my doctor for a prescription medication or drug sample that I have seen or heard advertised
I often discuss new prescription medicines with my doctor
Normally, I only use drug brands that are recommended by my physician
I always do what my doctor tells me to do
I research treatment options on my own and then ask my doctor about them
I do not seek help from doctors or nurses unless I am very sick or injured
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DemographicsAgeGenderEducationEmployment StatusLGBTMarital Status Number of Adults in HouseholdParent/Children in HouseholdHousehold IncomePersonal IncomeRace/Ethnicity
- White- Spanish/Hispanic/Latino- American Indian or Alaska Native- Black or African American- Asian or Pacific Islander- Other Race
Spanish Language- Only Spanish at home- Mostly Spanish, but some English- Spanish and English about equally at home- Mostly English, but some Spanish- Only English at home
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Spa ServicesSwimmingTennisTravelUse a health club/gymVideo gamingVisit museumsVolunteer your timeWeight trainingYoga/Pilates
Adult education coursesAerobicsAttend concerts/Live eventsAttend professional/college sports eventsBaseball/SoftballBasketballBicyclingBird watchingBowlingCooking for funCrossword puzzles/word gamesDancingEntertaining friends/familyFantasy sports leagueFine dining/eating outFishingFitness walkingFootballGardeningGo to bars/NightclubsGo to the moviesGolfHikingHuntingIce SkatingPhotographyPlay a musical instrumentPoker Reading booksRunning/JoggingSailing/Water SkiingShopping for funSnow Skiing/SnowboardingSoccer
Sports & Leisure Activities
INTELLIGENCE FOR A CONNECTED WORLD
2019 MARS Consumer Health StudySince 2001, the MARS Consumer Health Study has been the go-to information source for ad agencies, pharmaceutical marketers, and media companies seeking stable and reliable media and healthcare data that is projectable to the U.S. population. No other study provides this level of data and a 360 degree view of your target patient groups.
• 90+ health conditions, including 20+ low-incidence ailments (e.g., Crohn’s, Lupus, MS): Ailment-specific follow-up questions capture condition details, treatment options and drug brand usage
• 400+ Rx and over-the-counter remedies
• Caregivers: Caregiver support activities and medical decision involvement, conditions of those receiving care, etc.
• Extensive Point of Care coverage: HCP and services used (including telemedicine and walk-in healthcare facilities), actions taken after seeing HCP, medical testing and vaccinations
• 85+ consumer magazines, including both print and digital media use
• Television coverage: Top primetime programs by pharma ad spend, dayparts and time spent watching, network and genre coverage, services and devices used (including streaming)
• Digital insights: Online activities and device use, dayparts, website visitation for 30+ general and health-related sites, health app use
• Media effectiveness insights: Where consumers encounter healthcare advertising and actions taken as a result
• 40+ healthcare information sources: Value of various point of care, point of purchase, media and other sources for health information
• 70+ attitudes and opinions toward healthcare advertising, doctors and treatments, online and mobile health, diet and exercise, children’s healthcare, and more
• Extensive demographic data
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